Dear Lost River Friends and Neighbors,

In recent months we’ve had two critical issues arise with regard to our recycling and garbage pickup.

1. Glass bottles were placed in the recycling bins.
Please do not do this! A glass bottle that goes undetected contaminates the truck load. As a result, the entire load has to be trashed instead of recycled. I know that many of you come from communities on the Westside where glass can be mixed with other recyclables. Just be mindful that this is not the case in the Methow Valley, and please ensure that guests using your cabins are aware of the glass restrictions. Please take your glass to Methow Recycles in Twisp or, if possible, take it home with you to recycle.

2. Do not dispose of fireplace ashes in the recycling bins or in the garbage dumpsters. This is a serious safety concern. Here’s an article describing how to safely handle and dispose of ashes. If it happens again, we face the possibility of our recycling and garbage service being suspended!

3. Here are a few reminders to ensure good recycling in Lost River:

• Recyclable containers should be Clean, Empty, and Dry.

• Empty bags of recyclable plastics and cans into the recycling bins.

• Empty paper bags can be placed in the recycling bins.

• Plastic bags should go in the trash dumpsters.

• Consult the posters in the recycling area to determine what is and what is not recyclable.

It is Bear Season again in Lost River. Please ensure that garbage shed doors are closed, dumpster lids are down, and the bars are secured with the U-bolts.

If you have any questions, feel free to text, call, or email me at (608) 466-0560 or lohmankirk@gmail.com.

Sincerely,

Kirk Lohman
Lost River Airport Garbage Committee